Arcadia

In the rodeo town of Arcadia, buy yourself a pair of cowboy boots and mosey around town to look at the circa 1880 buildings and antique shops. Follow in history's and cattlemen's footsteps (without having to sidestep cow pies) along the Florida Cracker Trail to Highway 27, Florida's artery through the heartland.

Daytona Beach

Alternating between secluded and busy stretches of sand, some of which you can still drive automobiles on, the Daytona Beach area offers plenty of family-style recreation and attractions as well as world-famous annual events.

Eustis and Mount Dora

Located in the heart of Central Florida near the Chain of Lakes, Eustis and nearby Mount Dora offer visitors quiet and comfortable rural surroundings just minutes from the theme park capital of the world, Orlando.

Flagler Beach - Palm Coast

If crowds send you running in the opposite direction, point your toes toward six miles of uncrowded, car-free shoreline with a public fishing pier at Flagler Beach Municipal Beach. It offers campsites, a nature trail, grills, a boat ramp and unlimited access to silent, sun-kissed beaches with warm, brown sand.

Florida Keys - Key West

The Florida Keys, tiny islands strung together first by nature, next by Henry Flagler's railroad, and more recently by the Overseas Highway, seem to be in a time zone all their own. Visitors will find their worries disappear as they cruise U.S. Highway 1 -- with its huge expanses of blue-green water, certainly one of the most scenic drives in the nation.

Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive and intricate canal system, is a popular tourist destination, with 10.35 million visitors in 2006.

Fort Myers

The Fort Myers area has both a rich history and lovely beaches. Inventor Thomas Edison built his winter home and laboratory here in 1885. Edison's home, botanical gardens and laboratory, as well as the home Henry Ford built next door, are now favorite tour stops for visitors.

Nature Coast

With an average January temperature of 60 degrees, year-round outdoor recreation is the mantra in Hernando County. Hunting, fishing, camping, paddling, birding, and hiking are just a few of the many recreational opportunities enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. It is bounded on the west by the Gulf of Mexico and on the north by the Chassahowitzka Swamp and the Withlacoochee State Forest.

Orlando Kissimmee Area

What most visitors think of as "Orlando" actually includes Kissimmee and Lake Buena Vista as well. The Walt Disney World theme parks, Universal Studios, and other Orlando attractions are must-do magic for Central Florida visitors, but besides the major attractions, there is so much more in the Orlando/Kissimmee area to spark the imagination!

Sarasota - Bradenton

Long considered the cultural capital of Florida, the Ringlings and other wealthy families made Sarasota their winter playground, imparting the legacy of the arts early on, while nearby Bradenton is one of central west Florida's oldest cities. Increasingly cosmopolitan in character, it still retains its small-town charm and that one-of-a-kind "old Florida" attitude.

Stuart - Fort Pierce

Many busy couples and families enjoy beachside vacations in Indian River and St. Lucie Counties, midway down the peninsula on Florida's east coast. You'll find charming, historic small towns and friendly, genuine folks. Quiet and quaint from Sebastian south to Port St. Lucie, to Stuart, this area offers unspoiled beaches, excellent fishing, and lots of small-town charm.

Tampa

For a taste of life in the big city, visitors cross the bay to Tampa, where they encounter a glittering metropolis that's home to the region's top attractions -- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, the Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI). Visitors will also discover a revitalized downtown waterfront, notable museums and an extraordinary performing arts and sports calendar.